Pharmacy Technician I Levine Cancer InstituteMorehead

Advocate Health • Charlotte, NC

1d • $22 - $33

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician I supports licensed pharmacists with technical duties related to medication preparation and distribution. The role includes selecting, preparing, and labeling medications, including hazardous drugs and controlled substances; assisting with medication distribution, procurement, inventory control, and documentation; and performing nonsterile compounding and sterile IV admixture when applicable. The technician also supports patient information and pharmacy-system data entry, insurance verification, label generation, cashiering, and third-party billing functions. Additional duties may include recording medication histories, supporting quality improvement, helping train pharmacy technicians, and administering immunizations under a registered pharmacist's supervision when applicable.

The position requires compliance with organizational policies and applicable legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards. It involves operation of an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and supplies when required, and flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations. The schedule is Monday through Friday on first shift, with possible rotating weekends, for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Registration or licensure with the state board of pharmacy according to the requirements of the state of employment.
• Obtain certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) within 18 months of the start date, or sooner if required by state law.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple departments and matrix organizational structures.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively with moderate guidance or direction.
• Effective critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills needed to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• Ability to perform the physical activities and meet the working conditions described, including lifting, walking, standing, and fine-motor medication preparation tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Prior hospital pharmacy technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed pharmacists with technical duties related to medication preparation and distribution.
• Select, prepare, and label medications accurately, including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Assist with medication distribution tasks.
• Screen phone calls and route them appropriately using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette.
• Assist with pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
• Complete required documentation for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances, where applicable.
• Perform nonsterile compounding according to proper USP standards, where applicable.
• Perform sterile IV admixture using proper aseptic technique, where applicable.
• Inspect assigned medication storage areas for compliance with storage policies.
• Complete and document medication admission histories, where applicable.
• Seek additional duties when required work is complete and accept other assigned duties.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives when requested.
• Assist with training pharmacy technicians and extenders in pharmacy policies, procedures, and workflows, where applicable.
• Follow organizational policies and comply with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Support area leaders with goals and work assignments.
• Obtain and record patient demographic and other required information; enter data into the pharmacy system for record keeping, insurance verification, and label generation; and perform cashiering.
• Develop competence in third-party billing functions.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• Obtain immunization certification and administer immunizations under a registered pharmacist's supervision, where applicable.
• Operate an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies when required.
• Operate equipment necessary to perform the job and take precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts, or bruises.
• Travel between pharmacy locations as needed.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Premium pay, such as shift and on-call pay, for eligible positions.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED